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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.16, 33,346.20 and 15,764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.16, 33,346.20 and 15,764.08 is: 21,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.16 : 33,346.20 = 15,764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.16/33,346.20 = 15,764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.16x = 33,346.20 × 15,764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.16x = 525,672,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,672,164.50/24,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,756.01

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